First timer

Most likely, youll get it at the appt. I was freaked out at first but they numbed my arm and I did not feel a thing. Had a nasty bruise at the implantation site that lasted a few months, though. Yes, it is more effective than the pill, and another reason why I like it better is bc u literally have to do nothing. no reminders, no procedures, you just keep that little implant for up to 4 years without worrying about forgetting anything! I may be wrong but Im pretty sure that as long as your not ovulating, you should be okay. they just want to get as close to ur period date as you can to make sure ur not ovulating but its not the end of the world if ur not actually bleeding that day. Good luck girly!